Tag: inflation

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in August and July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

A recent survey conducted by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) found that consumers across key demographic groups have reached a breaking point and are shifting their shopping habits--prioritizing value over brand loyalty, favoring less expensive alternatives, hunting for bargains, and avoiding products considered too costly.

August marked a potentially pivotal moment for the restaurant industry. After several challenging months, signs of recovery are beginning to appear. While performance metrics show a mixed picture, they suggest the worst may be behind us.

While restaurants have seen a substantial recovery over the past four years with rising revenues, they continue to face significant challenges from macroeconomic pressures such as increasing payroll costs and ongoing inflation.

When it comes to food, Americans have much warmer feelings for farmers than they do for retailers or restaurants.

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.5 percent before seasonal adjustment.

Toast, the all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, today announced its Q2 2024 Restaurant Trends Report, providing insight into the overall state of the U.S. restaurant industry through an analysis of aggregated data from selected cohorts of restaurants and in select U.S. cities on the Toast platform

Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, recently released a new report providing a complete view of food and beverage consumption trends, both at home and away from home.

Starting August 26 through September 8, guests can order any footlong sub on Subway's menu for just $6.99.

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, after declining 0.1 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.9 percent before seasonal adjustment.